²³ But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.

^4 (A)nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith.

⁴ he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions,

Avoid Dissension

⁹ But ^(A)avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.